What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Theater Tech Teacher position at The Athenian School?
JOB TITLE: Upper School Technical Theater Teacher & Theater Manager
REPORTS TO: Upper School Arts Department Chair
JOB STATUS: Full-time (1.0 FTE), exempt
About Athenian
The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 - 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse and mutual respect. Please read through our site to learn more about our community. We look forward to meeting you as you consider Athenian!
Primary Responsibilities
The Athenian School seeks a full-time Technical Theater Teacher and Theater Manager. This position will involve teaching students the art of theatrical production, serving as Technical Director to all upper school and middle school productions, and meeting the audio-visual needs at all daily assemblies and other school events that take place in the Center for the Arts (CFTA) or Main Hall. This position will coordinate all aspects of productions and concerts including set design, construction, lighting, sound, costumes, props and special effects. They are also responsible for scheduling all events in the theater and overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of the CFTA including the theater, office, backstage areas, costume room, green room, and storage sheds.
Core Qualifications
An ideal candidate will possess the ability to engage effectively with students and colleagues, strong organizational skills, and an understanding of and appreciation for working with adolescents. They will demonstrate a clear commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to supporting students from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We seek candidates with a related bachelor's degree or higher and deep experience in various aspects of theater arts (sound design, lighting design, set design; stage carpentry; stage management; safety precautions and procedures).
In addition to these responsibilities, faculty have the opportunity to coach a sport for a supplemental stipend.
Benefits, Compensation, Professional Growth & Community Involvement
Athenian provides excellent benefits and salaries are competitive and commensurate with work experience and education. Community members enjoy meals on campus and use of athletics facilities, including a pool, gym and fitness center. The salary for this role will range from $80,000 - $145,000, and will be determined based on level of experience and education.
Employees also have the opportunity to coach a sport for a supplemental stipend.
All employees participate in school wide professional development, and have the opportunity to pursue a range of additional professional growth opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, funded participation in professional conferences and continuing education opportunities. Athenian provides needed training for CPR/AED certification.
Interested candidates should apply directly through our site for consideration
NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT
The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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REPORTS TO: Upper School Arts Department Chair
JOB STATUS: Full-time (1.0 FTE), exempt
About Athenian
The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 - 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse and mutual respect. Please read through our site to learn more about our community. We look forward to meeting you as you consider Athenian!
Primary Responsibilities
The Athenian School seeks a full-time Technical Theater Teacher and Theater Manager. This position will involve teaching students the art of theatrical production, serving as Technical Director to all upper school and middle school productions, and meeting the audio-visual needs at all daily assemblies and other school events that take place in the Center for the Arts (CFTA) or Main Hall. This position will coordinate all aspects of productions and concerts including set design, construction, lighting, sound, costumes, props and special effects. They are also responsible for scheduling all events in the theater and overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of the CFTA including the theater, office, backstage areas, costume room, green room, and storage sheds.
Core Qualifications
An ideal candidate will possess the ability to engage effectively with students and colleagues, strong organizational skills, and an understanding of and appreciation for working with adolescents. They will demonstrate a clear commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to supporting students from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We seek candidates with a related bachelor's degree or higher and deep experience in various aspects of theater arts (sound design, lighting design, set design; stage carpentry; stage management; safety precautions and procedures).
In addition to these responsibilities, faculty have the opportunity to coach a sport for a supplemental stipend.
Benefits, Compensation, Professional Growth & Community Involvement
Athenian provides excellent benefits and salaries are competitive and commensurate with work experience and education. Community members enjoy meals on campus and use of athletics facilities, including a pool, gym and fitness center. The salary for this role will range from $80,000 - $145,000, and will be determined based on level of experience and education.
Employees also have the opportunity to coach a sport for a supplemental stipend.
All employees participate in school wide professional development, and have the opportunity to pursue a range of additional professional growth opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, funded participation in professional conferences and continuing education opportunities. Athenian provides needed training for CPR/AED certification.
Interested candidates should apply directly through our site for consideration
NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT
The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Salary : $80,000 - $145,000